of Clinton, AR
April 21, 1937 - December 26, 2021
James Beavers was born on April 21, 1937 to Homer and Jessie (Lunsford) Beavers. He was a mechanical engineer, businessman, farmer and former mayor of the city of Clinton, and went to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the age of 84. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Sharon (Weaver) Beavers, son, Jamie and wife Carol Beavers, daughter, Tami and husband Roy Kirkpatrick; grandchildren; Spencer Kirkpatrick, Tyler Kirkpatrick, Daniel Beavers, Ryan Kirkpatrick, David Beavers, Nathan Kirkpatrick, Grace Beavers and Colt Kirkpatrick, sister, Jo Trawick, sister-in-law, Doris Chandler, brother-in-law, Ferrell (Mary Kay) Weaver, sister-in-law, Kathleen (Jerel) Brown, sister-in-law, Joanne Weaver. He also had many nieces, nephews, and cousins that he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Jessie Beavers, stepmother, Cassie Beavers, brother, Dale Beavers, brothers-in-law, Kay Trawick and Frank Weaver.
James graduated from Clinton High School in 1955 and spent three years in the Marine Corps as a sergeant. He then attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and Little Rock earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at various manufacturing corporations on his way to becoming head engineer at Metal Stamping in Conway, Arkansas where he obtained 10 patents. James married Sharon (Weaver) on July 12, 1962, at Pee Dee Baptist Church. In 1968 they moved back to Clinton, Arkansas and purchased Hensley Auto Parts, together they quickly expanded the business into several auto parts dealerships statewide. James was mayor of the city of Clinton from 1990 to 2002. He actively attended Pee Dee Baptist Church for many years and later attended First Baptist Church for the remainder of his life.
James had a love for fishing, hunting, gardening, watching all Razorback sports and raising cattle. He loved spending time with his family and especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren.
All services will take place at the First Baptist Church in Clinton.
Visitation services are 5:00PM - 7:00PM, on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Funeral services will be at 10:00AM, Thursday, December 30, 2021. Interment will follow at Holley Mountain Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas.
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64 Condolence(s)
Mark and Karla Kirkpatrick
Monday, January 10, 2022
Praying for all of you.
Honey Lemings
Sunday, January 9, 2022
To all the members of the Beaver family: Gordon and I are praying for each of you. We understand loss and know the passing of this incredible gentlemen is a great loss to not only to you, but to our entire community. May you find peace from the Holy Comforter during this time and the days to come. Each of you are in our thoughts.
Vern and Jane Pindell
Sunday, January 9, 2022
We are so sorry for you and your families loss. There is comfort in knowing that he is resting in the arms of his Lord and Saviour. Blessings on all of you and peace be with you. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and He will direct your path.
Joann and Earl Goatcher
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Our heart felt condolences to Jamie and Carol and entire family I; the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you!
Alma Wallace
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Dear Sharon, Tami and Jamie, I was so shocked and heartbroken to hear of James's passing. He was a truly good man - kind, generous and ready to lend a hand to anyone needing help. He always had a smile and friendly hello to everyone he met. He lived his life with a desire to make a difference, and he did in so many ways. He was so good to my dad, gave him a reason to get up every morning and keep working until he was 90. Wes and I have many fond memories of the "old days" when our families spent a lot of time together at Pee Dee. James's love and devotion to his family knew no bounds. You all have many years of precious memories to keep sharing, keep telling the funny stories, and lean on each other for strength during this time of loss and grief. May God bless you all.
Lee Waddell
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Last time I saw James was at Kirkendoll Electric on Hwy 16 E. Just looking at him one would not think he was ill nor was he likely to die any time soon. His death surprised me. James was always friendly, thoughtful. I would believe that he treated everyone that way. As you know, death is not the end of it. There is certainly going to be a resurrection. (Acts 24:15)
Bobbye Bennett
Friday, December 31, 2021
I am so sorry! No finer gentleman than James Beavers. Oh, how he will be missed. My Prayers and condolences to the family.
Lynne (Bolden) Brewer
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Sweet man who gave all to his family, friends and community! So sorry for your loss!
Dewayne & Denise Huggins
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss, it’s never easy to lose a loved one just lean on God! 💙
Cletes Blantz
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Sorry to hear about James passing, he was a Pillar of our community and will be remembered.
Doug Ward
Thursday, December 30, 2021
So sorry for your loss James was a special man !!
Sherry McCaslin
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
So sorry for your family’s loss you are in thoughts and prayers
Harold Johnson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
James was a Clinton Schools classmate and a good friend. I always liked being around him.
Myra Crowell
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Donnie and I are so sad to hear of James passing. We are praying for you Sharon, Jamie, Tami and family. James was always bigger than life to me. A quick smile and a few words just to keep you on yours toes. He will be greatly missed!!
Rusty and Lori Meazle
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Susan Shell Allison
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Mr. Beavers was like a second Dad to me. I admired him for the same character I saw in my Dad. He was my Dad’s best friend. After my parents passed away they welcomed me into their home when I would come visit Clinton. I will miss him so and pray for Sharon & Tami & Jamie during this painful loss- grateful it will be temporary.
Patsy Gossett
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Dear Sharon and family - I am so sorry to hear about James passing. I always enjoyed saying"" Gooo Tigers" and getting his Hog reply .He will be greatly missed.
KIM LOWRANCE
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
SUSAN AND I ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF JAMES'S PASSING. COMFORT IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW IS HOPED FOR AND WE ALSO HOPE THE DEAR MEMORIES MADE WITH JAMES AND THE LOVE HE HAD FOR EACH OF YOU WILL BRING SMILES FOR YEARS TO COME.
Jenny Rodgers
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Sharon Jamie and Tami.
My heart is broken for the sadness you are having right now.
James goodness as a man that loved his Lord,family,and community
is beyond a short note.Take refuge in Gods comfort and words as well
as the love of the community.
Sue (Bradford) Wallace
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
My condolences. I’m so sorry for your loss of such a good man. You’re in my prayers for peace and comfort during this time of need. God’s Blessings.
jo hillyer
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
James will be missed by many. Love and prayers to you all.
jo hillyer
Lavonne Huggins Roddy
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with y’all.
Jeanie Dunn McDaniel
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Dear Sharon and family
So sorry to hear of James's passing. I know this has left a hole in your family. James was always a kind and caring man. My heart goes out to you and the kids, grand-kids. I am sure he will be dearly missed. My our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ be able to bring you comfort during this time.
Sincerely
Jeanie
Alice Ledbetter Ticer
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Condolences to the family. The Beavers family were always upstanding citizens and I have fond memories of James and his parents.
Carolyn (Smith) Bakalekos
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Sharon, I’m so saddened to hear about James. I haven’t seen you in years but always thought so much of both of you. I know my Dad was happy to reunite with him in heaven. That makes me smile
Karen Kirk
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Sharon, Jamie and Tammy, our hearts go out to you at this sad time.
We have good memories from our growing up years and attending church at Pee Dee with you.
Winston Joanne Hefner
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Our Love and prayers are with you all. We will miss such a special man. To be absent with the body is to be present with God. Thank God you will be United with him.May God give you comfort and peace ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Lance Duncan
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The Duncan family all loved James. Mom is texting me right now saying how well James always treated her at the bank and around town. Sharon and Jamie and Tami, he's with God waiting for the trumpets from the eastern sky as the signal for us to all join together.
Jamie, we keep losing our Little League and Buddy League baseball coaches, but we will be with them again. Love you brother.
Tiffany Collister
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
I am so sorry for the loss of a great man. He was always very sweet and knowledgeable when I had the honor of spending time with him and he has done a lot for our community. He will be missed by many. Prayers for you all.
Ramona Taplin
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
So sorry to hear of James death. We were in school at the same time many years ago. He was a very nice man. Everyone liked him.
Brian Merryman
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Definitely a great guy & will be missed prayers for the family, I’ll remember our last talk which was 2 weeks ago at the sale barn ,
Mary McEntire McCool
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Sharon, Jamie, and Tami, my heart goes out to you for the loss of James. He was a dear friend to my family and was highly respected by everyone that knew him. His sense of humor and willingness to help anyone who needed it made him a very special person! Sharon, I send my love and prayers to you and the children. I’m so sorry that I can’t be with you, but know my prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sammy&Anna Ward
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sharron and family I am so sorry of James passing he was a good man kind and was a happy person when you seen him he always had a smile on his face he will be greatly missed my thoughts and prays go out to you Sharron and the family May God Bess you all .
Debbie Whillock
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sharon, Jamie and Tammy,
James was very special to me, having served on Medical Services Board with him for many years. He loved this community and we loved him and all of you. Kenny enjoyed visiting with James. They had fun reminiscing about the past and our infamous vacation to Colorado! I think the stories grew each time they got together! He will be missed and our prayers are with you now and always. We love you guys.
Kenny and Debbie and kiddos
larry huie
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
so sorry for your loss, james was a good friend of mine .i knew him for many years and he was always a good friend. prayers for all the family, may god give you the strength to get thru this tragedy. i love all of you. larry huie
Kathy and Steve Barger
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
We are so sad to hear of the passing of Mayor Beavers. He contributed so much to the city and our community. Cherish your precious memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Boone
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Such a wonderful man who will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to the family.
Ruby Hopper
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
So sorry to hear about James. my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God called another Angel home.
Brice Smith
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Our prayers are with the family. James was a good solid man, I was lucky to call him my friend. Gods Speed
Reba Rooney
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sharon, Jamie, tammie James was a great man I have lots of memories of our families getting together , he will be missed
Bob Galbraith
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
We were saddened to hear of James passing. I am sure he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Galbraith's Bob and Aletha
Shirley Waller
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sharon, Jamie Tammie and families
I am so sorry for your loss. James will be missed. He was a very good man and he did alot for Clinton. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. May the Lord be with you.
Praying for all of you
Shirley Waller
Diana
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
My sincere condolences to his loved ones left behind. He was a fine fella. Always a clever thing to say with a smile on his face. Prayers.
Michelle Goodnight
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
I will always remember him drinking coffee in Exxon and picking on Jennifer. Prayers for family and friends.
Shannon Williams
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
I'm sorry to hear of your family's loss. I am praying for your family. James was loved and respected by many. Love you guys.
Shannon Williams
Tracy & Tracy Cooley
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
We were so saddened to hear of James’ passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
William webb
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Awesome friend will be missed by all
Kim tyler
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Prayers for your family.Jamie will greatly be missed.
Toney and Sallie Parish
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Toney and I are so sorry for your loss! Toney served under James as Mayor and always looked up to him! TP was so grateful to him for appointing him Police Chief! We also remember Jamie Kyle and Mickey playing ball together and all our fun watching them! We all should have visited more lately but kids and grandkids kept us all busy! We are so sad but happy he is with the Lord now! Love you all!
Dikelin and Kelli Evans
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sorry for your family's loss. We will pray for comfort in the days ahead.
Jeff
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
So sorry for your loss ,I'll always remember the times I was around him,very friendly, kind to everyone and funny to be around.
Jo Nell Warren
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss of a wonderful man. I’m praying for all of you at this difficult time.
Shawnna Rush
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
I’m very saddened about James’s passing. The Beavers always treated me like family. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon, Jamie, Tami and family.
Gail Knight
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
My deepest condolences for your family. All my love & respect.
James, Andrea, and Cooper Maulden
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Dr. Beavers-We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. It was a joy getting to know him thru work. Our thoughts are with you and your family as you mourn the passing of your dad.
Laura Grimes
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sharon & Family, I was so sorry to hear about your loss of James. He was a good man & will be missed. I am praying for you all. May the Lord give you all comfort & peace. God Bless You All.
Dixie Carter
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
My prayers are with the family. James was a special man who gave of his time and money to help his community. He will be missed but his life will be remembered for a long time. He did good things for the City of Clinton.
Bonnie Tietjen
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
T0 Sharon and your family, so sorry for your loss. We rode the same school bus back in the 50's...So long ago. James was always such a nice guy...he was the same age as my sister but we were all friends back then. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Love and Prayers,
Bonnie Tietjen (Johnson)
Clearmont, Wyoming
Mary Bonds McNeese
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sharon Jamie Tammie so sorry to here about James he was a great man good friend to our family. I can remember James my Dad Loyd talk about hunting fishing when I was growing up. He will be missed by all that know him heaven just gained another angel my prayers are with you during this time.
Benny and Doris Brown
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sending our love and condolences to Sharon, Jamie and Tammy.
Karla Smith Elliott
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
I am so sorry. James will be missed but never forgotten.
Aalesha Ridings Cartner
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
This saddens my heart to hear this. Know that I’m praying for all of the family. Love you guys!
Patsy Jackson
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
My girls and I were so saddened when we learned of James's passing. Jay and I were aways fond of you both and were so appreciative of all James did when he was mayor. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Patsy
Mark and Deanna Fell
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sharon, Jamie, Tammy and family,
We were shocked and saddened, when we heard that James had passed away!! Mark really enjoyed being in Sunday School class (aka Life Group) with James! It just won't be the same without him! We send condolences and we are praying for the Beavers family! You're all a blessing to our community! In Christian Love,
Mark and Deanna Fell